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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.66, 1,810.26 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.66, 1,810.26 and 426.72 is: 640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.66 : 1,810.26 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.66/1,810.26 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.66x = 1,810.26 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.66x = 772,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,474.15/1,206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.18

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